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Limited Warranties	171
Limited Warranty for Dell-Branded Hardware Products
(U.S. Only)	171
Limited Warranty Terms for Dell-Branded Hardware Products
(Canada Only)	174
Dell Software and Peripherals (Canada Only)	177
1-YearEnd-User Manufacturer Guarantee
(Latin America and the Caribbean Only)	178
Intel® Warranty Statement for Pentium® and Celeron®
Processors Only (U.S. and Canada Only)	180
Index	183

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Dell Inspiron XPS Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Optimizing Performance Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Contents Adding and Replacing Parts Appendix 183 Contents Safety General Safety Power Safety BatterySafety Air Travel Safety EMC Instructions When Using Your Computer Safety Ergonomic Computing Habits Safety When Working Inside Your ComputerSafety Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Safety Battery Disposal Safety Instructions Finding Information Dell Solution Center Setup Diagram Dell Support Website support.dell.com Finding Information Front View Tour of Your Computer Device Status Lights Tour of Your Computer Keyboard Status Lights Left Side View Right Side View Back View Video Connector Modem Connector RJ-11 W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Bottom View Tour of Your Computer Transferring Information to a New Computer Using Your Computer Settings and Functions Configuring Graphics CardsClick Finished and restart the new computer Click User and system guides Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device Video and Standard Audio Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Pdif digital audio cable Composite Video and Standard Audio Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Using Your Computer Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio Setting Up the Dolby Headphone Enabling the Display Settings for a TV Connecting Monitors Connect the VGA or DVI monitor as described on Using CDs and DVDs How to Copy a CD or DVDCopying CDs and DVDs Helpful Tips Using Blank CD-Rs, CD-RWs, DVD+Rs, and DVD+RWs Hyper-Threading DDR Memory and Processor Front-Side Bus Optimizing Performance Battery Performance Using a Battery Dell QuickSet Battery Meter Checking the Battery ChargeMicrosoft Windows Power Meter Charge Gauge Low-Battery Warning Charging the Battery Removing a Battery Storing a Battery Installing a Battery Using a Battery About the Module Bay Using the Module Bay Push the new device into the bay until it clicks Pull the device out of the module bay Press the device latch release Using the Module Bay Numeric Keypad BatteryKey Combinations System Functions Power Management Display FunctionsSpeaker Functions Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Touch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick Changing the Track Stick Cap Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Connecting to a Network Adapter Setting Up a Home and Office Network Network Setup Wizard Connecting to a Wireless Local Area NetworkDetermining Your Network Type Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XP Click Add Wireless network properties window appears Setting Up a Home and Office Network Configuring Security Settings Optional Setting Up a Home and Office Network Setting Up a Home and Office Network Setting Up a Home and Office Network Setting Up a Home and Office Network When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Using the Dell Diagnostics Option Function Express Test Device Error Messages Message 1 files copied appears If the display is blank Video and Display Problems If only part of the display is readable If the display is difficult to read Scanner Problems Hard Drive ProblemsIf you have problems with a hard drive External Keyboard Problems PC Card Problems Power Problems Unexpected Characters Touch Pad or Mouse Problems Printer Problems Modem and Internet Connection Problems Mail Problems Restart the Computer Try to log on to the network again Network Problems Error messages appear General Program ProblemsProgram crashes Program stops responding CD or DVD Problems If you cannot play a CD, CD-RW, or DVDIf you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, or DVD drive tray If you have a problem with integrated speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsIf you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound If the CD-RW drive stops writing If you have a problem with external speakers Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Resolving Other Technical Problems What Is a Driver?Drivers Identifying Drivers Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD Click the Drivers tab Click Roll Back Driver Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Creating a Restore Point Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreSelect a restore point and click Next Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XP Undoing the Last System RestoreBefore You Begin To reinstall Windows XP, you need the following items Reinstalling Windows XP When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click Next 101 Solving Problems Recommended Tools Before You BeginShutting Down Your Computer 103 Adding and Replacing Parts 105 Memory Memory module Securing clips 2 per connector 107 108 Mini PCI Card 109 Adding and Replacing Parts 111 Hard Drive 112 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 113 Subwoofer Keyboard Insert the subwoofer into the compartment within the battery 115 116 PC Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology Modem Removing the Modem117 Keyboard Bracket Installing the ModemConnect the modem cable to the modem Replace the M2 x 3-mm screw 119 Fans Fan cover Captive screws Audio connectors 121 Hinge Covers Left hinge cover 123 Display 125 126 127 Display Latch Remove the two M2 x 4-mm screws and remove the display latch Video Card Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Removing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly129 Palm Rest Installing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly 131 Processor Module Removing the Processor Module132 133 Installing the Processor Module Flashing the Bios Reserve Battery134 System Board Removing the System Board135 136 Remove the keyboard see Remove the display see 137 Installing the System Board 138 Speakers 139 Display Latch Release USB Connector Pin Assignments for I/O ConnectorsVideo Connector 140 Video TV-Out Connector Ieee 1394 Connector141 142 DVI-I Connector 143 Specifications USB 144 Lvds 145 Wuxga WSXGA+ Wxga 146 147 148 Using the System Setup Program Overview149 System Setup Screens Viewing the System Setup ScreensCommonly Used Options 150 151 Enabling the Infrared Sensor Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsContacting Dell Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 Regulatory Notices What is not covered by this limited warranty? What is covered by this limited warranty?Limited Warranties NOM Information Mexico Only 172 How long does this limited warranty last? What do I do if I need warranty service? What will Dell do?173 May I transfer the limited warranty? What if I purchased a service contract?How will you fix my product? 174 175 176 Dell Software and Peripherals Canada Only Third-Party Software and Peripherals Products177 Dell-Branded Peripheral Products GuaranteeReturn Policy Exclusions 179 Limitation and Statutory Rights 180 Intel’s Three Year Limited Warranty What are Errata? 181 Appendix Index Microsoft Windows Specifications, system Spyware Track stick, 62 description, 23 system view